How to Make Your Amateur Music Video Look Professional

Aspiring music stars take note: before you head out to the beach to shoot your superstar music video debut, take a couple of tips from "The Hills" star Heidi Montag and avoid embarrassing comments and livid Youtube chats. Just because you make an amateur video, doesn't mean that it has to look like one.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Avoid letting your boyfriend shoot your music video unless he's a producer, director, or professional camera man. At the very least, grab a film school student who is trying to build his or her portfolio and ask him or her to help shoot your music video.

2. Develop a concept for your video. If rolling around in the sand on a beach doesn't fit in, skip it. Take a look at your lyrics and figure out what visuals best match your song. Come up with a storyline that fits those visuals.

3. Shoot the video at interesting locations. Even if you don't have the funds for perfect lighting and high-tech cameras, breaking up the locations can help make the video more interesting.

4. When you're performing in the video, make it a good performance. Practice in front of a coach, or at least a mirror or a good friend, to make sure that your movements aren't all over the place.

5. If you are performing a pop or hip-hop song, throw in a choreographed dance or two. To save money, ask a few dance students to perform in your video.

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